Road Trip Time - Colorado to Billings 1st Half

 It's a gorgeous day in Ridgway, CO.  A peek around us as we hit the road.  It's going to be a beautiful drive and I'm looking forward to all the eye candy.  Our destination today is Billings, MT and my son's house.  Time to drive.

Road Trip Time - Gunnison, Telluride, and Raef's Graduation

 Our Spring/Summer road trip is underway.  Leaving Dallas around 4 p.m. (yep, right in time for traffic - so express lanes are our friend) on the last day of May means we likely won't see our home the entire month of June.  Crazy, right?  The car is truly loaded down with deliveries to be made along the way.  The plan is stops in Telluride, CO, Billings, MT, Bigfork, MT, and Provo, UT before making our way home again.  

Baird Visit Stop - Heading Home from Abilene

On the way back to Dallas today, we made a stop in Baird.  We've been here once before and here is the LINK to previous stop.  Today, we are hoping to revisit Primal Brewing, but it is no longer here.  Well, how about a stop at the visitor center.  It wasn't open during our last visit and learning more about the small towns in Texas is fun for both of us.  The visitor center is located in the old Texas and Pacific Railway Depot.  The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived here in 1880, platting a town near the work camp of Matthew Baird, surveyor and engineer.  In 1881, the T&P built a roundhouse and immigrant house, and moved a depot building to this new railroad division point.  The town of Baird prospered and became county seat in 1883.  A frame depot built in 1905 converted to storage when replaced by this two-story brick depot in 1911.  The prairie style building features a decorative belt course, overhanging eaves, low-pitched roof, and unusual Flemish style parapet.  In 1977, the railroad discontinued use of the building, which still recalls the town's importance as a shipping point.  Pictured below is the view from the depot.  Courthouse at the other end.

Jared's High School Graduation, Bekah Birthday, Jacob ScholarshipTreats

 It is high school graduation number four for us today.  We've made it to Abilene for Jared's special day and are greeted with his montage.

Jon's College Graduation

 With 19 grandchildren, I knew the day would come when the college graduations would start.  It's here and I'm leaving retreat for a drive to San Angelo to witness Jon's graduation.  I have about a 3 1/2 hour drive this morning and the ceremony is at 10.  I manage to arrive with about 20 minutes to spare and it was a lovely drive this morning.  I didn't stop to take any pics but will try on the way back this afternoon - yes, I'm driving back as well today.

End of Birthday Season 2023 - Dallas Zoo and Dinner w/Friends

 The birthday season is coming to an end, but we have a wonderful day planned once again.  First up is the Dallas Zoo and a baby elephant.  How fun is this?  Just enjoy the pics - I took quite a few.

Birthday Week (4th - 6th) - Includes Roaming For Gnomes

 My birthday week is always such fun as my sweet Mister goes above and beyond to make it happen.  We've already been out and about but here are some highlights for 2023:

4th - Birthday dinner out at a new to us place right in our own neighborhood - Cedar and Vine.  Sitting on the patio is always a bonus and the night is wonderful due to the company.  My love.